Quarks and leptons as composite states of confined O(n) preons

We explore the possibility that quarks and leptons are composite states of preons, bound by an O(n) gauge force. Solutions to the consistency conditions proposed by 't Hooft are found. The simplest solution consists in precisely n families of quarks and leptons, which can be interpreted as comp...

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Published in:Physics letters. B 1980-01, Vol.96 (1-2), p.63-66
Main Authors: Barbieri, R., Maiani, L., Petronzio, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We explore the possibility that quarks and leptons are composite states of preons, bound by an O(n) gauge force. Solutions to the consistency conditions proposed by 't Hooft are found. The simplest solution consists in precisely n families of quarks and leptons, which can be interpreted as composite states of one preon and O(n) glue. The breaking of the gauge symmetry associated to the observed interactions requires technicolor, besides O(n) forces.
ISSN:0370-2693
1873-2445
DOI:10.1016/0370-2693(80)90213-0